Essays and Research Papers on Famous Works Of Art

This 9 page paper proposes that the abstract expressionist was the leader of the art movement in America during the post World War II era. Ultimately, he and his cohorts, shifted the center of the art world from Paris to New York. Several of his works are explored in a piece that looks at the ...

A 10 page paper on Henry Moore, one of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century. His childhood is discussed -- detailing much of his father's strength which supported Moore with common sense. A discussion of Moore and his position as a sculptor in regards to his particular time followed by a section discussing particular ...

The maxim, "less is more" could very well stand for the basic definition of the abstract development known as minimalism. In painting, sculpture, and other media, minimalism emphasizes the least discernible variation of technique. This 10 page paper looks at four very different artists who have worked as sculptors in Minimalsim: John McCracken, Raheed Araeen, ...

The works, styles, and respective contributions of these Italian Renaissance artists are compared and contrasted in this 6 page analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper dealing with the life and works of Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens. Contrasts the styles of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the life of Flemish painter and sketch artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), three of his works and his legacy as one of the most renowned artists of the seventeenth century baroque movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay on George Seurat-- a French neoimpressionist painter from the late 19th century. The writer analyzes Seurat's work, technique, & style,-- arguing that he represented 'the ultimate example of an artist as a scientist.' Several of Seurat's paintings are discussed. No Bibliography.

A 6 page research paper that examines the system of painting develop by French Neoimpressionist painter, Georges Seurat (1859-1891). Although Seurat's use of colored dots is usually referred to as 'Pointillism,' Seurat preferred the term 'divisionism.' Pointillism involves using thousands of dots of color that are of uniform size applied with calculated and ...

This 8 page paper provides support for the continuance of graffiti. The view considers the works as both art and a social message from the inner cities. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

5 page opinionated comparison between two similar paintings : Edgar Degas' 'Nude Woman Having Her Hair Combed' (Metro. Museum of Art) and Francois Boucher's 'The Toilet of Venus.'

A 10 page comparison between 'A Young Woman at her Toilet w/ Her Maid' and 'The Smokers.' The writer compares these two works of art in terms of six key echnique points with respect to the Flemish and Dutch schools. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page comparison of Gustave Moreau's 'Salome' and Matisse's 'The Painter and His Model.' The writer presents comparisons in terms of balance and other aesthetics, along with some of the artists philosophies, with a concentration on those of Moreau. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper on DaVinci's infamous painting 'Mona Lisa' in which the writer presents their own opinion of the work and then complements it with in-depth historical analysis and factual information about the artist, the model, and even the work's original name. From an artistic perspective, the materials and methods used to paint ...

A 4 page paper that discusses the artistic principles DaVinci developed and applied to his paintings generally, in comparison with other artists of the period, and the application of these techniques to each of these two paintings. The paper discusses these in light of the Renaissance ideas of science and humanity and posits that perhaps ...

10 pages in length. No greater contrarieties could exist than between the Garden of Eden and the Garden of Gethsemane; their drastic differences were as vast as the day is long. Where one represented peace and tranquility, the other symbolized sadness, torture and the depths of despair. There is much controversy and mystery surrounding da ...

A 7 page analytical research paper on Picasso's 'Guitar.' Beginning with a brief introduction to Picasso's life & works, the writer specifically examines how this particular painting does or does not relate to the artist, his other works, and to the Cubist movement itself. Numerous elements of the painting are analyzed, discussed, and elaborated upon. ...

A 5 page essay that looks at the form of art as a reflection of scientific principles and societal attitudes of the two eras (Renaissance and Early 20th Century (Cubist)). The paper discusses how these two artists' works embody these principles and attitudes in regards use of color and light, and volume and mass v. ...

This 2 Page Paper Describes And Critiques One Of The Hundreds Of Internet Web Sites Devoted To Picasso And/Or His Work. This Particular Site Offers More Than 80 Hyperlinks To Either Museums Around The World, Each Of Which Displays Images Of Picasso's Paintings, Or To Blurbs About Books About The Artist. Additionally, Two Of The ...

A 5 page paper discussing three aspects of this infamous painting : light, shadow and psychological basis (mood) of subject. These are tied into the relevancy of this self-portrait to the Baroque period and Rembrandt's move away from his peers, which led to his genius. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay reviewing a work by Nicolas Poussin on display at N.Y.'s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work is sometimes called "Summer"-- or at other times, it is known as "People." The writer of this paper expresses why the first of these titles is more applicable. Examined are the artist's use of landscape, ...

Thomas Hart Benton, an American painter, created a "self-portrait" work on display at New Yodrk City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. In this 5 page essay, the writer discusses Benton's message in "Self-Portrait" as well as his thematic style, use of contrast, imagery, and more. Bibliography lists 4 relevant sources providing background information on the artist's ...

This 5 page report compares the two paintings and makes note of their similarities and distinct differences. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Andy Warhol was a bastion of improbability, an actor with the world as his stage and an artist who implemented the common into the guise of the extraordinary. The images that the world associates with Warhol include soup cans, brillo boxes, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Mao Tse-tung. This 10 page paper explores the life, ...

The Campbell soup cans project was one of the early and most successful of Andy Warhol's projects. It established Warhol's preferred method of silk-screening with acrylics, oil and enamel on canvas. Of all the pop art images, the Campbell's Soup Can is probably the most famous and easily recognized as pop art. First exhibited in ...

A 5 page essay on the life and accomplishments of the great Renaissance patron of the arts and ruler of Florence. Bibliography lists 4 sources .